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V223 DGF

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

139,940 mi
Last recorded139,940 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV223 DGF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 139,940 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 139,939 miles

Nearside Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower under tray fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 138,184 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 135,561 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 135,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Reluctor ring has multiple cracks (3.4.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 130,700 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 130,698 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 125,473 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 121,378 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

srs light on.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 121,378 miles

srs light on.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 117,202 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 111,927 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 111,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 106,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn low on edges

Fail 28 Jan 2010 106,684 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 31 Jan 2009 100,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 31 Jan 2009 100,662 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2008 94,523 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres worn below 1.6mm on edges in raised tread area

Fail 15 Jan 2008 94,523 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front and offside front tyres worn below 1.6mm on edges in raised tread area

Pass 22 Jan 2007 88,883 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 130,702 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs lipped

Slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 26 Nov 2005 81,371 miles

centre exhaust pipe corroded and blowing slightly

front brake discs lipped

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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V223 DGF is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1999 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 104,323 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V223 DGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V223 DGF is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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